As Ruben Amorim prepares to take the reins at Manchester United on November 11, the club is already formulating transfer plans for the January window.
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The incoming manager, transitioning from Sporting Lisbon to replace Erik ten Hag, is reportedly targeting two key areas to bolster United’s lineup: an affordable striker and a central midfielder in the No.8 role.
According to Florian Plettenberg of Sky Germany, United are particularly monitoring Bayern Munich’s Leon Goretzka, although the midfielder appears set on staying in the Bundesliga, potentially making a winter move challenging.
While details remain unclear on the striker’s profile, reports suggest United’s financial constraints could rule out high-priced options like Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyökeres, whose release clause sits at a hefty €100 million.
Beyond January, the Red Devils are also plotting a summer pursuit of defensive reinforcements, with Everton center-back Jarrad Branthwaite and Sporting Lisbon’s Ousmane Diomande on their radar.
Amorim’s arrival signals a strategic shift, with his goal of making United competitive in the Premier League while managing budget limitations.
Meanwhile, former United striker Louis Saha has urged Amorim to consider bringing back Paul Pogba for a third spell at Old Trafford, citing the Frenchman’s untapped potential if placed in the right environment.